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Trucking firms among Canada’s Best Managed CompaniesTORONTO, Ont. – Once again, the trucking and transportation industry dominated Deloitte’s list of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, with thirty companies total making the cut. Now in its 25th year, the program, which celebrates the top private businesses in Canada…

Teamsters, truck groups want ELDs by December 2019TORONTO, Ont. – Teamsters Canada, the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC), and Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) have joined together in a call for a quick mandate of electronic logging devices (ELDs). In a rare show of unity, the…

Winners of the 2018 Healthy Fleet Challenge revealedLONDON, Ont. — During January and February, participants from across the trucking industry took place in a challenge by Healthy Trucker to help them reach their health and wellness goals — and now the final results and winners can be revealed.…

Wabco names new CFOBRUSSELS, Belgium – Wabco announced this week that it has appointed Roberto Fioroni to the role of chief financial officer (CFO) effective June 6, 2018. Fioroni brings more than 20 years of financial management experience with two leading multinationals to…

The one truck parking survey you should fill outThe MTO wants your feedback on truck stop and rest area parking. This is important. We all know there is a dearth of truck parking spots available on the 400 series highways in southern Ontario, but the ministry wants to…

Navistar posts Q1 loss, predicts “breakout year”LISLE, Ill. – Navistar reported a net loss of US$73 million in the first quarter, but raised its full year 2018 guidance and grew its revenue 15% to $1.9 billion in the quarter. The quarter included $46 million in charges…

Thermo King adds to Canadian sales teamSAINT-LAURENT, Que. — Thermo King Eastern Canada has announced that it has added Guylain Belanger to its sales team. Belanger is the company’s newest account manager. Before getting into sales, Belanger was a practicing lawyer. He has more than 25…

Hino getting into Class 8 market in North AmericaINDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Hino Trucks today announced its all-new XL Series line of Class 7 and 8 vehicles at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind. The Hino XL7 and XL8 2020 models – which will begin production in early…

Trucking has an image problem: PanelDALLAS, Texas – Women truck drivers are hard to come in the industry despite data showing they are safe and courteous on the road, and work well with management. To kick off International Women’s Day being celebrated on March 8,…

HTC names new regional sales manager for Eastern CanadaTORONTO, Ont. – Huayi Tire Canada (HTC) named Robert Vetter as its new regional sales manager for Eastern Canada. Vetter brings close to 50 years of experience in the Canadian tire industry to his new position. He began as a…

Mack makes enhancements to its Granite model trucksINDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – With continued economic growth in the U.S. and truck sales surging, Mack Trucks announced a handful of enhancements to its products during the Work Truck Show today. Most notable was an increase in ground clearance in six…

Coming through loud and clearDo kids still play the party game “telephone”? That’s the one where everyone lines up and the first person is given a phrase to say, like, “My new dog’s name is Chip.” The message gets passed down by each person…

Goodyear debuts new tire management programATLANTA, Ga. – Goodyear today introduced its new Tire Optix tire management program, which will allow its tire technicians to increase productivity by 20-25%. The new service, part of Goodyear’s Total Solution suite of tools, was announced at the Spring…

Truck-Lite releases Road Ready 2.0, adds partnersATLANTA, Ga. – Truck-Lite has added a new SmartBridge Integrator (SBI) to its Road Ready trailer telematics system, which allows the system to integrate with existing trailer devices. The updated system was announced at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s Spring…

New MV Series truck designed with drivers in mindINDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – International Truck took the leash off its new MV Series vocational truck, as the company focuses on drivers and putting tough jobs to bed. “Vocational is a focus for us,” said Michael Cancelliere, president of truck and…

Link redesigns self-steer auxiliary suspensionsSIOUX CENTER, Iowa – Link Manufacturing has redesigned its self-steer auxiliary suspensions, which are now available in 8K and 13.5K capacities – as well as the company’s first 10K option. A 20K model will be unveiled this year. Installation times…

When in RomeFemale driver finds her calling behind the wheel of a logging truck on Vancouver Island

Pirelli rolls out H89 seriesATLANTA, Ga. – Pirelli has launched its new H89 tire series at the annual meeting of the Technology and Maintenance Council. The tire family includes dedicated steer, drive, and trailer tires for longhaul and regional applications. The product line has…

Valvoline unveils three oils in oneATLANTA, Ga. – Valvoline’s latest engine oil comes in a single bottle, but it’s designed to meet the needs of engines burning any one of three fuels – natural gas, diesel, or gasoline. Valvoline Premium Blue One Solution 9200, developed…